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EF02 XFX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 162,687 miles on the clock, averaging 6,664 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EF02 XFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,664

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading162,687 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 XFX 41k71k102k132k163k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage156,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage149,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,846 miles
PASS
Mileage140,725 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage134,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,629 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage126,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage119,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage116,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,723 miles
PASS
Mileage107,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,011 miles
Since last MOT+17,739 miles
PASS
Mileage89,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage83,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage78,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage65,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage62,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,256 miles
PASS
Mileage60,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage55,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage48,158 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage41,062 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 XFX

What car is EF02 XFX?

EF02 XFX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 XFX?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 XFX was 162,687 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 XFX passed its MOT?

EF02 XFX has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2024.

Is EF02 XFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 XFX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF02 XFX?

EF02 XFX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.